German Lutheran Church, Sharon

	Sharon
	*German Lutheran Church*
	German Lutheran.—This congregation was organized November 1, 1872, by Rev. H. Schmidt, of Hubbard, Ohio, with twenty members. As early as 1858 preaching was done in the place by Rev. T.H. Hengist, of Brookfield, Ohio. The pulpit was occupied at various times by Revs. L. Krebs, N. Wolf, J. G Beetz, T. H. Hengist and H. Schmidt. The last named has been pastor for fifteen or sixteen years, and still occupies the position. The congregation was without a place of worship of its own until the year 1888. On the 5th of February, of said year, its frame house of worship, costing about $700, was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. For a long time its services were held in the Christian Church. History of Mercer County, 1888, page 371 German Lutheran - This society was organized November 1st 1872, with twenty members, Rev. H. Schmidt, of Hubbard, Ohio, officiating. The congregation has no church edifice, and have generally held services in the Disciples' Church. The Rev. T.H. Hengist was located here for a short time, when he removed to Brookfield, Ohio. He preached here to a small congregation of Lutherans as early as 1853. Rev. L. Krebs, Rev. N. Wolf, and Rev. J. G. Beetz supplied the pulpit at various times. There was a short period in which the society was without services, after which Rev. T.H. Hengist again officiated. Rev. H. Schmidt is the present pastor. Services every alternate Sabbath. Present number of members, about fifteen. Theodore Gloser is clerk, sexton, and general business manager. History of Mercer County, 1877, page 117